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Ever waited at a restaurant while everyone’s food was ready except one steak — and the whole table had to wait? That’s the critical path in action. In this episode, Scott Payne breaks down how a dinner out mirrors the reality of project schedules. You’ll learn:
Why the slowest task (the “steak”) determines when the whole project is done
How dependencies create chains that can make or break your timeline
The role of float (wiggle room) in keeping things flexible
What Goldratt’s “Herbie” teaches us about bottlenecks
How to spot and manage your own project’s critical path
By the end, you’ll see how understanding your critical path — and focusing resources where it matters most — keeps your project moving and your team finishing strong.
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If you love these stories and want more, reach out to me at 757-759-5282.
Ever waited at a restaurant while everyone’s food was ready except one steak — and the whole table had to wait? That’s the critical path in action. In this episode, Scott Payne breaks down how a dinner out mirrors the reality of project schedules. You’ll learn:
Why the slowest task (the “steak”) determines when the whole project is done
How dependencies create chains that can make or break your timeline
The role of float (wiggle room) in keeping things flexible
What Goldratt’s “Herbie” teaches us about bottlenecks
How to spot and manage your own project’s critical path
By the end, you’ll see how understanding your critical path — and focusing resources where it matters most — keeps your project moving and your team finishing strong.
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